Move In 2014 - Texas Woman`s University
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3. Cable television is available in the TV lounges of each residence hall and the Lowry Woods Community Center Basic cable hookup is also available with each residence hall room at no additional charge TWU Select and Grove Street communities have cable television available in each apartment living room All televisions must be Clear QAM compatible Consult your televisions user manual Mail Service On the Denton campus U S Post Office boxes are available for rent in the Student Center Students may rent a mailbox on a 6 12 month basis by going to the Denton Post Office located at 101 E McKinney St Denton TX 940 387 8555 Mail will not be delivered to the individual residence halls in Denton Please check with the local Denton Post Office for more information Job Opportunities The Department of University Housing offers the following positions for student employment Student Assistant SA Maintenance Assistant MA Work in the central office Mon Fri 8am 5pm Work in central office with assigned work orders Work in one of the residence communities some for all halls Loft and bunk beds set up rooms for communities have coverage 24 hours per day facility reservations Customer service clerical duties general office position Recreation Leaders RL Work with children in our after school program Resident Assistant RA Monday through Friday May require working during Live on the floor or apartment complex with h
4. plan your desired effect with your roommate and begin creating Posters wall hangings and photos can make your room feel like home Be careful not to over decorate your walls over decorating can make your space feel and look smaller Items must be hung using WHITE plastitak nails tacks adhesive tape masking tape screw in hooks carpet tape bolts and staples are not to be used You might also consider decorative screens We do not permit the use of fishnets parachutes and sheets hung over or near lights since they are a fire hazard Vents wall sockets fire safety equipment and lights are not to be covered Windows The windows in each room have mini blinds If you desire curtains or window treatments we suggest using spring loaded suspension rods Lights Lighting can set the tone in your room For special effects you may want to spotlight plants baskets or a favorite picture There are many great clip on and floor lamps available in local stores Color bulbs may also be a good option to add that splash of color Flooring Change the appearance and lower the noise level in your room by laying a piece of carpet Carpet can be wall to wall or an area rug Do not glue tape or tack the carpet to the floor simply lay it flat Remember you will have to take it with you when you leave Bookshelves Need more space We suggest you purchase plastic crates They are great to pack in and stack very
5. decide to cancel the contract after occupancy i e received room keys you must check to be sure you are not in violation of the Residency Requirement If canceling or breaking the contract the 100 00 deposit will be forfeited and you will be charged a 300 00 failure to complete contract fee a 20 00 meal plan handling fee and a daily rate for housing meal services 12
6. very low cost Use ribbon and other decorations on baskets to add even more color and to coordinate your theme Bed Information University Housing offers three different bed styles in the residence halls The information below will help you to best determine what bed style will be in your room when you arrive For lofting and bunk beds do not attempt to loft or bunk these beds yourself You may submit a work order at your residence hall front desk to have these beds lofted or bunked Standard full size beds 54 W x 75 L Moveable twin size 36 W x 80 L Loftable and beds that can be raised Most beds in Guinn Hall are 36 W x 75 L Most beds in Stark Hall are 36 W x 75 L Most beds in Grove Street Apartments are 36 W x 75 L Most beds in TWU Select Apartments are 36 W x 75 L If you should have any questions regarding the bed type in your assigned room please contact the Department of University Housing at 940 898 3676 Most beds in Guinn and Stark Hall and Grove Street and TWU Select Apartments are 36 W x 75 L standard twin size There are a few XL twin beds throughout the residence hall however You can purchase standard sheets or XL sheets hang onto the receipt for standard sheets so you can exchange them if needed once you arrive at move in and find you need XL sheets XL sheets will fit the standard twin beds you just have to tuck the extra in a bit There are not a lot of XL beds just know you may have one Phon
7. will be in the lot to direct traffic during move in Please note the Guinn Hall lot can only be accessed if you are going south on Bell Avenue or east on University Drive Highway 380 due to a median strip separating the lanes of both of these highways streets Jones Hall 39 Residents Plan on using the parking lots adjacent to Jones and east of the outdoor pool on Administration Drive Lowry Woods Apartments 46 52 55 Residents Plan on using the parking lot west of the library adjacent to Lowry Woods You will access this lot from Bell Avenue by turning west on Administration Drive and continuing to Oakland Street Turn right at Oakland Street and you will see the lot to your right If you are coming north on Locust Street you will turn right east on to Oakland Street and the parking lot is immediately to your left Grove Street Apartments 40 Residents Park in designated parking lot outside the building TWU Select Apartments Residents Park in designated parking lot outside the building On move in day you may register to use one of the limited number of carts which will be available to help transport your belongings There are only a limited number of carts so please be patient as there are many people needing to use the carts Denton Texas p 8 i ee UNIVERSITY DAME iiiw 350 a WEE HOLISIA Hi yama Toad T1v Nai Agit VIS ALIN EI uoce H31nNmvoo IN enig pN3QisS3H EMI AJN TOEWAS F HO 102 DNISN
8. OH ALISH3AIND EI 3MOHd ADNASYANA Oadd SIONVH AHIA ONIMH Yd ON E Bina 5 E JE 3 E WITHEHS ST 10 Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building 11 Nutrition Textiles and Human Development Building 12 Old Main Building 13 Classroom amp Faculty Office Tower 15 Multipurpose Classroom Laboratory Building 30 Hubbard Hall Department of Public Safety Student Health 32 Institutional Development 33 Fitness and Recreation 35 Mary Evelyn Blagg Huey Library 37 Stoddard Hall 39 Mary Gibbs Jones Hall 40 Grove Street Apartments 41 Lowry Woods 42 Nelda C Stark Hall 43 John A Guinn Hall 44 The Commons 46 Sayers Hall 47 Smith Carroll Hall 48 Fitzgerald Hall 49 Reagan Houston Hall 52 Lowry Woods Comm Center 53 Little Chapel in the Woods 55 Mary Hufford Hall 56 Tennis Courts Full Campus Map Parking Permits e Bike Permits Order your parking and bike permits now You are required to have a permit to park on campus Decorating Ideas and Suggestions Decorating your room at college can be a lot of fun and with a little money and some imagination you can easily turn your room into your new home Below you will find some helpful information on what to expect in your room and a few tips on how to make your room a comfortable stylish place to live The Walls There are endless possibilities with just a few restrictions for wall decorations
9. University Housing A na 7 V V gt P ye ea 3 PRO RD a A Cs 7 D as s j d SN CX To Lie ais ae u uM ove In 2014 University Housing TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY Contents pg 3 Before You Move What we provide What to Bring pg 4 Move in Day pg 5 Directions Unloading amp Parking pg 6 7 Decorating Ideas and Suggestions pg8 Bed Information pg 9 Phone Internet Cable and Mail pg 10 Job Opportunities Get Involved pg 11 Who We Are pg 12 Important Phone Numbers Fall Semester Dates to Know Saturday August 15 8 a m 4 p m Move in for TWU Select Housing students Wednesday August 20 Move in for LLC Terry Scholars Dance Majors Athletes Thursday August 21 Move in for all students staggered times Sunday August 24 3 p m 5 p m RHA Ice Cream Social Floor Meetings See RA for Details Monday August 25 First Day of Classes Monday September 1 Labor Day No Classes Tuesday November 25 5 p m Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break Sunday November 30 10 a m Residence Halls Open Saturday December 13 10 a m Residence Halls Close for Semester from University Housing Welcome to residence life at Texas Woman s University You made the right choice when you decided to live on campus On campus residential living will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your university life When you move into your new home away fr
10. Year Connections you will get to know your Peer Advisor PA Your PA will help with study groups assist the RA with programs and serve as an academic resource Residence Directors RD s are professional staff members who live in and have offices in your building These staff members coordinate in the operations of their assigned building and supervise all RA s Meet Your Residence Director Jayme Jones Cequinta Calissia Tasby Jacqueline Head Stark Hall Robinson Lowry Woods Jones Hall Guinn Hall TWU Select Grove Street Apts Austin Place TWU Select Austin Villas Bent Tree Lonestar Withers Place La Maureta eee 11 Important Phone Numbers UNIVERSITY HOUSING si csscrecasesscasessnssnceassasetaccntvencearcar aa aAa Aa 940 898 3676 Grove SIFEET ApariMeniS sescsscisicvcdaccaccdsccescesscsceusexseccencescnccssscececcesvessoausdusncwacsversensentevessessessseus 940 898 3655 Guinn FIOM e 940 898 3636 DOMES Di emc S 940 898 3655 Lowry Woods Community TWU Select Austin Place Austin Villa ee eee eee ee ee eeu 940 898 3785 ipCqX M 940 898 3694 TWU Select Bent Tree Lone Star The Vineyard La Maureta Withers Place 940 898 3655 zh e RIG
11. built in Personal grooming items surge protector First aid kit thermometer Toilet paper Towels bath amp washcloths Shower curtain unless you reside in Jones Hall Things NOT to Bring Y Land line phones land line Organization phone access is not available on Desk set pens pencils clips etc Stapl campus tapler stap es scissors Y Router Housing provides Pencil sharpener Stationary stamps envelopes f wireless and LAN service Clock radio Address book y Dicti Concrete Blocks or Bricks ictionary thesaurus set Computer calculator printer Cleaning products Broom dust mop Candles Plug ins ncense wax warmers Storage Needs gum i in Hangers for clothing Small stackable crates ets excep on ish Y Halogen Lamps eos s sek Y Space Heaters pole Row diia v Multi Plug Converter Ud AV are Y Cooking Appliances Napkins Paper Towels Coffee maker ME Bedding Deep fryer Comforter and or blanket Pillow s pillowcases oac ter Standard size twin bed sheets Quilted mattress pad cover Frying Pan Standard size double bed sheets Lowry Woods Community only Electric Skillet Laundry George Foreman type grills Laundry bag or basket Lingerie bag Any other exposed heating Detergent Fabric softener a elements Iron and ironing board Y Large Refrigerators Moving In What to Expect Move in is an exciting and busy time We make every effort to keep your wait time between unloading your v
12. e Service TWU does not provide telephone service House phones are located in the lobby of each residence hall and when combined with a calling card house phones can dial long distance Internet Service Resnet Each on campus student room is wired for internet the University Resnet system TWU Select and Grove Street communities have separate wireless internet service Each residential community except for TWU Select and Grove Street communities also has a fully equipped computer lab that is connected directly to the internet and the University system TWU Select and Grove Street residents are welcome to use the campus computer labs What is Resnet Available in Guinn Stark and Jones Halls as well as The Lowry Woods Community Resnet connects your personal computer when equipped with a 10 100 BaseT Ethernet adapter or wireless connection directly to TWU s data communications network and through the university network to the Internet Resnet enables you to easily perform many tasks from your own room There is no extra charge for the Resnet service Please have all Microsoft Windows updates complete before arriving at campus You will need a good anti virus program for your computer Examples are Microsoft Security Essentials Symantec Endpoint Protection etc Students can download Symantec from the University web site for no charge Go to https share twu edu sites InfoTechSvcs TSS Pages Symantec aspx Cable Television
13. ehicle registration and getting your personal items to your room to a minimum Understand that you will see a lot of other students and parents moving in at the same time you are so your patience is appreciated When you arrive at your assigned residence hall you will first need to go to the check in station inside to ensure we have all of the proper documentation and to receive your room key After all of the necessary paperwork has been completed you will then be able to move your personal belongings into your room The Pioneer Welcome Day Program kicks off your Pioneer Camp experience Some faculty staff and student organizations will be on hand to greet and assist you as you move into your room Some refreshments will be available for you during move in Bring water and snacks with you Check In Dates amp Times Refer to the Housing Assignment email that was sent to you to determine your check in day and time If you did not receive a letter please contact Jo Cohn Housing Assignments and Accounts Manager at 940 898 3676 Room Hall Access Keys amp IDs The University has a card access system in all of the residential buildings except for Grove Street Apartments and the TWU Select Apartments Doors to all living areas are locked at various times throughout the semester When you check into the residence hall or apartment you will receive your room key This key plus your TWU ID will assure you access to your room and building a
14. low residents and enhance your educational experience Community Council Each residence hall and apartment community on campus has a community council made up of representatives from each community in that area Members of Community Councils are elected or appointed by their fellow students and serve as the representative voice for that community Community Council is one of your first leadership opportunities Residence Hall Association RHA is comprised of representatives from each community on campus it is the governing body for all residence halls and apartments as well as an official branch of the Student Government Association The RHA office is located in the Stark Guinn Commons the office can be reached at 940 898 3618 Look for information on hall government at orientation during opening and the first few weeks of classes 10 Who We Are University Housing employs a number of individuals to help provide a comfortable living environment while you are at Texas Woman s University Some of the key staff you should get to know in your residence community are identified below One of the first individuals you will meet is your Resident Assistant otherwise known as your RA The relationship you build with your RA is a vital link to your success as a student Please make plans to attend your first floor meeting which your RA will publicize at opening If you will be participating in one of the Living Learning Communities NET or First
15. oliday or break periods students Actively work with students in the residence hall apartment complex as a unifying Technology Assistant TA force while promoting a sense of community Preference given to Computer Science majors Troubleshoot and repair interconnectivity issues with Peer Advisor PA personal computers and TWU Resnet service Live on the floor with first year students participating in Living Learning Communities Must be extremely sensitive to academic needs and have necessary skills to facilitate students academic growth Applications for RAs and PAs are available on the University Housing website at www twu edu housing All other applications can be pick up at the Housing Office on the third floor of Jones Hall For more information call 940 898 3676 or send an email to housing twu edu All positions may require work during holiday or break periods Preference given to students residing in University Housing Get Involved Residence Hall Government Student involvement in the residence halls is encouraged and supported at all levels Two leadership development opportunities include your Residence Hall or Apartment Community Council and the Residence Hall Association Being involved in your community gives you an opportunity to provide input on various components of housing and residence life from activities to policy changes RHA and Community Councils are your voice and your opportunity to impact the lives of your fel
16. om home we are confident you will experience the excitement of coming to TWU meet new friends and experience the Pioneer spirit Your roommate and neighbors may become some of your best friends while bringing different viewpoints and cultures that can enlarge your world Although living in a residence hall or campus apartment does not ensure academic success it certainly helps Research has shown that students living in campus Housing are more fully involved in academic and extracurricular activities tend to earn higher grades typically exceed predicted levels of learning and personal development and more frequently complete their college education We are pleased that you have chosen to live on campus at TWU and look forward to your involvement in residence life If you have any questions please contact us by calling 940 898 3676 or you can send emails to housing twu edu Once again WELCOME Joe Berthiaume Ph D Director University Housing Before You Move isore Your Belongings While every effort is made to provide a secure environment the University does not assume responsibility at any time for personal property and is not liable for the loss or damage of any article or personal property anywhere on the premises We highly encourage our residents to carry appropriate insurance You may be wondering what you should start getting together to move Look at the list below for suggestions Some essential items
17. t all times You can obtain your TWU ID at the Housing Office in Jones Hall room 336 Your safety is a top priority Remember these important safety tips e Carry your room key and student ID with you at all times Do not loan your card or key to anyone Report lost or stolen cards and keys immediately e Never allow strangers to enter the residence hall with you or use your ID card e Close building doors completely upon entering and exiting e Do not leave exterior doors propped open We appreciate your help and cooperation in making the card access system work effectively Directions Unloading amp Parking When you arrive on campus many of you will be checking in the first day we open the residence halls To facilitate parking and unloading during this time we have designated particular areas for short term unloading and others for extended parking Please note that if you are moving in on any day other than designated on your assignment letter the parking information below will also pertain to you Please review the map to identify parking and unloading areas On campus signs will also be in place to help you during move in Guinn 43 Stark 42 Hall Residents Plan on short term parking and unloading in the designated parking areas surrounding and near Stark and Guinn Halls on Highway 380 and Bell Avenue All lots close to these two halls will be used for quick unloading of belongings 15 20 minutes per vehicle TWU police officers
18. you might want to bring with you other items you will want to coordinate with your roommate What We Provide Guinn Stark amp Jones Halls are furnished with standard beds desks chairs and dressers per resident Each residence hall room includes a microfridge Grove Street Apartments are furnished with standard beds desks chairs and to cover personal belongings dressers per resident Each apartment also includes a sofa or loveseat side brought to campus This may table chairs stove refrigerator and dishwasher be done as a rider to a current homeowners policy or by Lowry Woods Apartments are furnished with full size beds dressers desks and purchasing separate insurance chairs per resident Each apartment also includes a sofa or loveseat side table HE chairs stove and refrigerator Things Most Overlooked TWU Select Apartments are unfurnished Furniture is available for rent You must complete and submit the TWU Select Apartment Furniture Rental L Sewing kit application available on the University Housing website Ll Key chain Bed lamp or clip on light All furnishings in your room apartment at the time of check in are your Wastepaper basket responsibility and are not to be removed Keep in mind when you move out O Flashlight and batteries your room apartment needs to be as empty and clean as it was when you Ol Lock box for valuables moved in O Umbrella L Fan What to Bring Powerstrip with
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